Natural resource manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Natural resource manager gender statistics
35.7% of natural resource managers are women and 64.3% of natural resource managers are men.
- Male, 64.3%
- Female, 35.7%
Natural resource manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.3% |
| Female | 35.7% |
Natural resource manager gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$71,910
Female income
$73,502
Natural resource manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in natural resource manager positions over time. Currently, 35.7% of natural resource managers are female.
Natural resource manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.55% | 29.45% |
| 2011 | 69.86% | 30.14% |
| 2012 | 69.24% | 30.76% |
| 2013 | 67.71% | 32.29% |
| 2014 | 66.10% | 33.90% |
| 2015 | 69.20% | 30.80% |
| 2016 | 63.43% | 36.57% |
| 2017 | 56.91% | 43.09% |
| 2018 | 66.21% | 33.79% |
| 2019 | 59.96% | 40.04% |
| 2020 | 63.55% | 36.45% |
| 2021 | 64.33% | 35.67% |
Natural resource manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared natural resource managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, procurement forester and field agronomist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Behaviorist | 18% | 82% |
| Chronic Disease Epidemiologist | 25% | 75% |
| Collector Of Aquarium Specimens | 27% | 73% |
| Natural Resource Manager | 64% | 36% |
| Forestry Consultant | 93% | 7% |
| Field Agronomist | 94% | 6% |
| Procurement Forester | 95% | 5% |
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Natural resource manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among natural resource managers is White, which makes up 90.4% of all natural resource managers. Comparatively, 3.4% of natural resource managers are Unknown and 2.5% of natural resource managers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 90.4%
- Unknown, 3.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 2.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
- Asian, 1.4%
- Black or African American, 0.8%
Natural resource manager race
| Natural resource manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 90.4% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
Natural resource manager race and ethnicity over time
See how natural resource manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Natural resource manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.38% | 2.18% | 0.85% | 2.27% |
| 2011 | 88.05% | 2.15% | 0.57% | 4.10% |
| 2012 | 89.12% | 2.47% | 0.59% | 3.93% |
| 2013 | 89.74% | 1.91% | 1.67% | 3.09% |
| 2014 | 90.75% | 1.90% | 0.40% | 2.10% |
| 2015 | 92.70% | 1.98% | 0.93% | 2.43% |
| 2016 | 88.58% | 3.04% | 0.35% | 5.29% |
| 2017 | 90.46% | 1.91% | 1.05% | 2.67% |
| 2018 | 91.86% | 1.97% | 1.10% | 3.12% |
| 2019 | 90.01% | 1.34% | 1.35% | 4.05% |
| 2020 | 90.37% | 1.11% | 0.87% | 3.15% |
| 2021 | 90.36% | 0.79% | 1.41% | 2.47% |
Natural resource manager wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american natural resource managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino natural resource managers have the lowest average salary at $70,330.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $70,947 |
| White | $71,244 |
| Black or African American | $73,797 |
| Asian | $73,295 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,330 |
Natural resource manager age breakdown
The average age of natural resource managers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the natural resource manager population.
Natural resource manager age breakdown
| Natural Resource Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Natural resource manager educational attainment
The most common degree for natural resource managers is bachelor's degree, with 71% of natural resource managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 7%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Natural resource managers by degree level
| Natural resource manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Natural resource manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, natural resource managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $78,776 annually. With a Master's degree, natural resource managers earn a median annual income of $71,466 compared to $67,191 for natural resource managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $71,466 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,191 |
| Doctorate Degree | $78,776 |
Natural resource manager employment statistics
Most natural resource managers work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where natural resource managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where natural resource managers work.
Natural resource manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Natural resource manager jobs by company type
Employees with the natural resource manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most natural resource managers prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Natural resource manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 37% |
| Government | 47% |
Natural resource manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for natural resource managers are government, professional and technology.
Natural resource manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 40% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Education | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Natural resource manager turnover and employment statistics
Natural resource manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for natural resource managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Natural resource manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Natural resource manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.52% |
| 2011 | 2.99% |
| 2012 | 2.09% |
| 2013 | 2.01% |
| 2014 | 2.52% |
| 2015 | 2.45% |
| 2016 | 1.08% |
| 2017 | 0.82% |
| 2018 | 3.57% |
| 2019 | 1.22% |
| 2020 | 1.32% |
| 2021 | 1.38% |
Average natural resource manager tenure
The average natural resource manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 162 natural resource managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Natural resource manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Natural resource manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of natural resource managers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resource Manager | 8.40% | - |
| Research Biochemist | 8.45% | 49,891 |
| Habitat Biologist | 9.74% | 1,001 |
| Animal Behaviorist | 19.06% | 2,088 |
Similar natural resource manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Research Biochemist | 8.45% | 49,891 |
| Habitat Biologist | 9.74% | 1,001 |
| Animal Behaviorist | 19.06% | 2,088 |
Foreign languages spoken by natural resource managers
The most common foreign language among natural resource managers is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Amharic is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
- Amharic, 11.1%
- Japanese, 11.1%
- Dutch, 11.1%
Natural resource manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Amharic | 11.1% |
| Japanese | 11.1% |
| Dutch | 11.1% |
